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My mother needs care and will not go to a doctor. She can barely walk and has increasing signs of dementia. She cannot bathe. Any advice?
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Sunnygirl1
Answered Mar 2018
My 83 year old mother has not taken a bath in over 2 years. What can happen to her body?
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Ilovemycats
Answered Mar 2018
I will be caring for a stroke victim who needs help on the toilet. Is there an easy way to clean her after a bowel movement?
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Cdominguez64
Answered Mar 2018
Can we use dad's money to bring brother's bathroom up to ADA standards?
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Nursesforever
Answered Mar 2018
What have others done with a shower transfer bench so water doesn't go out onto the floor?
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cwillie
Answered Mar 2018
Is this okay for my 87-year-old mother won't bathe or shower, but says she has a sponge bath?
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Rosalinda37
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How to wash mom’s hair?
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HolidayEnd
Answered Mar 2018
How do we get someone to bathe more often?
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cwillie
Answered Mar 2018
Shower/ toilet chair refusal; please help me figure this out.
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RockiRhodes1
Answered Mar 2018
What are staffing rules on bathing?
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Sendhelp
Answered Mar 2018
My mom showers about twice a year and has a lot of built up dead skin on her back. How can I gently remove it?
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cwillie
Answered Mar 2018
Hygiene issues, any advice?
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talkey
Answered Feb 2018
How is the safest way to get my husband out of the shower when he falls?
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OldSailor
Answered Feb 2018
Any suggestions for best non-slip tub mats and are suction grab bars safe?
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daybyday27
Answered Feb 2018
What can I do when Mom won't bathe anymore and limits toilet use?
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Needzzzzz
Answered Feb 2018
My brother refuses to shower or bathe. He has had paranoid schizophrenia all his life and now at 63 has dementia but is not aware of it. Any suggestions?
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Eyerishlass
Answered Feb 2018
Why doesn't my father want to shower anymore?
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Tinkerbell57
Answered Feb 2018
What is the recommended wording for Aid and Attendance with ability to prepare own meals and assistance in bathing?
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JoAnn29
Answered Feb 2018
Why not wear underwear?
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needtowashhair
Answered Feb 2018
Where to look for someone to give mom a shower at home?
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confused24
Answered Feb 2018
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